Walking back to Happiness

Former Member over 8 years ago

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Well. Welcome to this thread.

You may be surprised why it is here or happy it is here. Then again: ‘You have got to be joking! Do you know what is wrong with me?’ may be your response.

This all began on the Extreme Fatigue thread. On there several people wanted and needed inspiration/incentive to get out and walk. Many people see the benefits of it in their life and to help on this; mad journey, train ride, rollercoaster ride and other positively rude words journey called Breast Cancer.

It is not a thread created to make anyone feel less than they do at present. It is not a thread that will set people against one another. Being competitive with yourself or a simple challenge to yourself is the point, but not a race against others is a key premis.

The idea is that you can do any of these or none:

Post when you have walked.
Post how many minutes you walked for.
Post how you felt before, during or after. Or not at all.
Post pictures from your walk, but ones that do not point to where you live.
Post inspirational quotes, thoughts or comments.
A simple like of people’s efforts is fine. No need to write an essay unless you feel the need.
On a safety note. Do tell friends, family or the thread when you leave and return safely. Be aware of your personal safety at all times.

Well here goes.

Either it will grow and blossom, with lots of lovely people benefiting. Or I will have egg all over my face – not for the first time in my chequered life and career.

Leolady – may be adding in the odd gallop to my walks.

PS if you don't like us don't be cruel.

ronstar over 8 years ago in reply to Jacmatholmad

Sorry you've had this hiccup! Hope it gets resolved easily - I was the opposite and they thought I might have too much swelling but it was OK in the end.

Fingers crossed for you!

Former Member over 8 years ago in reply to ronstar

Ah well

MMMMM

I am not to blame

It wasn't my fault

I had every intention of walking

BUT ..........

2 good pals turned up of mine and Mr Leo. So ........ we went out for lunch. And now it's hammering down and cold and dark.

I even wore appropriate socks for the proposed walk

So tomorrow is a day out with youngest daughter and we have said we will walk no matter what the weather. OMG sometimes I do agree to silly things

Leolady

Former Member over 8 years ago in reply to Jacmatholmad

Jacmatholad ...Sorry about your boob totally not nice,try to keep your chin up harder said than done I know , we are rooting for you

ronstar .. I luv currkit training , im slower than the rest , n sometimes nearly wet me self , who cares not me . I f anything it funny im up n off like iv a bee up nethers.

Well took Roland on road today as had jobs to do, he sniffed every corner TWICE !!!!!!! every brick along the way there and back. 2hours we were out..

Had to keep stopping saying hello n lad gettin loads of attention.

So tmora , wer on market with me mate, at least I will have a gud laugh Roland will be full of sausages n bacon , This old lady always gives him a treat dont no wat it is , it always makes him sick. Iv told her this umpteen times does she take any notice . NO.

mind she is about a 100 and very sweet and I think most probbaly deaf.

keep them boots shined, and goin forward girls. xxx

Former Member over 8 years ago in reply to Former Member

Hi Ladies! I'm not gone permanently, but the official move has started! Yesterday did 19,000 steps, so that's going to count for my walking, although it wasn't a dedicated walk. More like stops and start and high speed! You guys are amazing! One day I'll figure out how to pull a pic off my phone. Saw a monster sized crane on our dock this morning. Wow. And hawks flying very close by.

sometimes the best laid plan go astray! At least you had fun with your friends!

Your little old lady feeder is surely trying to be sweet, so maybe if you mime what you're saying while you tell he it makes him sick she'll get it??

I'm going to have to say adieu for a couple of more days till we get internet down there. Hugs to you all! Mira

Violetsniff over 8 years ago in reply to Jacmatholmad

dear ronstar..well ,inspired by your hula hoop I went straight online to Argos,and they do do weighted ones...but then I added to the trolley a fitbit,then the plug-in thing...and before I knew it was scuttling back out of the virtual shop again!!!Think I will ask my gym if they have one...also,have been told by a friends’ hubby(they always love talking about sport)that I can get an ap for my phone for walking....so am going to have to try that arm I think.Thanks for the inspiration ...I do need a hula hoop for my core strength.....Jacmatholmadwell done for walking in the rain!!I begged a lift after I saw the Grandch today....It was great,my Grt nephew gave me a lollipop as a Valentines gift after I pretended to sulk when Grandma showed me her flowers...xxhurrumph

Violetsniff over 8 years ago in reply to Violetsniff

....sorry you had this setback today...Jacmatholmad...I am trying to read thro posts bitt by bit...hang on....LoVED THE PICCIE...xx...you will have to pretend to be sick to show the sweet old lady,...and ...the best laid plans are apt tae gang aglay...but I loved the socks!!and lovely to read the other posts too...I’m sorry but I can’t join in on the technical ones...but hooe all goes well xxx(my achademedia doesn’t stretch that far.).......xxxx

Former Member over 8 years ago in reply to Violetsniff

Oh my days, this weather is awful! I did mean to go out today,but .... I didn’t.

You are all being so good with your efforts too. I will definitely make more effort tomorrow.

Jacmatholmad so sorry to hear that you had a set back.

Its been a strange day. No motivation. Then hubby arrived home at lunch time and disappeared into the garage. Said that he wanted to finish making my valentines present!!

This is it!

It’s a lily. About 2 feet tall (in old money) and made of metal. He now says that he’s going to make me the rest of the bunch. I’m going to need a very big vase and a sturdy table! It is beautiful. Really made me happy.

Roll on spring ladies xx

Former Member over 8 years ago in reply to Former Member

Pennylane that is beutiful,

Iv tried all sorts we this sweet lady , even sign language did the coarses, not gud at undrestanding wat is signed to me, so thats not gud. Anyway went f a walk we Roland after tea . Ended up buying chips n gravy .

Oohhh they wer nice. Xxxx

Leoledy

The fact you thought about walking is enough i recon,

Former Member over 8 years ago in reply to Former Member

Hello! Can you hear me over the snoring? Yep he is asleep on sofa again. I did a huge catch up post here yesterday but it got eaten...so I will just say walking has been running about with my man to get stuff sorted. Flipping freezing and wet most of time.

Tomorrow or technically today I am supposed to be out at my craft activities session... but I don't think I can handle him 'organising' more of my stuff in my absence!!!

Well done to everyone who got out and to those who very nearly definitely almost got out.

Take care.

Former Member over 8 years ago in reply to Former Member

I almost went out 14th but the rain was bucketing ! :-) xx

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